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The Vital Signs section of the Patient Summaries 2.1.2 reflects vital sign values and units documented via Point of Care Flow Charts, Electronic Forms and/or Clinical Information. Body Mass Index (BMI) and Body Surface Area (BSA) values and units are automatically calculated by the system and are displayed in this section as well. "No Data Found" will display if no information is entered for the section.

 

 

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Vital Signs

 

 

•Vital Sign: The following initial and most recent vital signs will populate this section:

▪Body Mass Index measured in Kilogram Square Meter (kg/m2) is automatically calculated

▪Systolic Blood Pressure measured in Millimeters or Mercury (mm[Hg])

▪Diastolic Blood Pressure measured in Millimeters or Mercury (mm[Hg])

▪Body Surface Area measured in Square Meter (m2) is automatically calculated

▪Head Circumference measured in Centimeters (cm)

▪Height measured in inches (in)

▪O2 Saturation measured as a percentage (%)

▪Pulse measured in heart beats per minute (/min)

▪Respiration measured in breaths per minute (/min)

▪Temperature measured in Fahrenheit (F)

▪Weight measured in pounds (lbs)

 

•Value: Displays the vital value documented

 

•Unit: Displays the unit of measurement for the vital

 

•Date/Time: Displays the date and time the vital was documented

 

•Recent/Initial?: Displays if the vital was the Initial or Most Recent entry

 

•Code: Displays the associated SNOMED code

 

•Code System: Displays the code system used for the identification of the vital